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Chart Hat Box

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(from Lumberjocks.com)


Chart Hat BoxI just built this hat box for a newly selected Coast Guard Chief. He came to me with an idea to incorporate a marine chart on the inside of the box and certificates from special events in his career like crossing the Equator and going above the Artic Circle. I used my CNC machine to cut pockets for the certificates. Our laser machine was used to cut pieces of acrylic to fit in the pockets and hold the certificates in place. The glass on the front was also laser engraved with USCG emblems chosen by the customer. These images were reversed and cut on the inside of the glass leaving the outside nice and smooth. The top has rank, rate and warfare devices imbedded along with the individuals name VCarved into the wood. The chart on the inside covers the bottom, both sides and the back (also covered by acrylic) and includes the exact area where the recipient is stationed. A puck light was installed on the inside to illuminate the Chiefs Cover. We also designed and cut an acrylic stand that holds the hat 1” off the bottom of the box creating a floating effect. The customer provided the ideas, I did all the woodwork and my wife did all the laser work. Together I think the three of us came up with a really nice hat box and an heirloom to be passed down for generations.



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